#Nerd

#Nerd (Hashtag #1) 

Cambria Hebert

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 She's all that meets gossip girl

Beauty and the Nerd

This book was predictable but beautifully executed. It's the first book in a series, however, can be read as a standalone with a happy ever after.

Rimmel is roped into tutoring the star of the football team, Romeo. He's everything you'd expect good looking, arrogant, popular and a total player. He everything she's not and Football is his life. Rimmel just wants to keep her head down and her scholarship.
Romeo wants to gain membership to the exclusive frat house on campus which he hopes can boost his career chances. They want him to win over the nerd. The problem is the more he gets to know her the more the things he thought he wanted seem trivial.

5 stars out of 5.

Kindle Edition £2.98 or free for KU, 472 pages

Published November 1st, 2014

 

Unexpectedly Hers

Unexpectedly Hers (Sterling Canyon #3) 

Jamie Beck  

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Emma shared a night of passion years ago, with a man story books are made out of. In fact, she is about to publish that very book under a pen name. In her everyday life, Emma helps run the family's bed n breakfast. She is nothing like the character in her book. She is considered a wallflower.
Her mum has planned a trip away leaving Emma in charge of the B & B. The man of her dreams ends up being her guest, but he comes with his own baggage. A film crew are doing a story about his career come back. He is a professional skier, but things have changed. He's now the player she once knew.

4 stars out of 5. This book felt a little different to the other books by this author, however, is worth the read. 

Kindle Edition £3.98 or free for KU, 282 pages

Published February 21st, 2017

 

The Sweetest Kiss

The Sweetest Kiss (Kissed by the Bay #4)

Susan Hatler

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This book can be read as a standalone. However, I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had read about the other characters.

Megan and Brian have been friends for years. Megan has always had a thing for him but didn't think she stood a chance. She wants to be a professional artist and enters a competition to win her dream trip. Brian ends up on a rival team. This book is only a short story, so I don't want to give any more away, but it's a romance novel about getting what you always wanted.

3 stars out of 5. I would have liked this book to be longer and maybe the romance blossom over time. I felt like I'd already missed the starting point.

I received this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

ebook £2.99

Published August 30th, 2016

 

Coming Up for Air

Coming Up for Air (Hundred Oaks) 

Miranda Kenneally 

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I was so excited to gain an ARC of this book, and it didn't disappoint. I couldn't put it down.

Maggie's life revolves around swim. Eat, sleep, swim and swim some more. She wants to be one of the best, and that means practice, practice and more practice. She hasn't had time to enjoy the normal high school experience. She decides she needs help from her best friend, so Maggie isn't a complete novice by the time she goes to college. Her best friend is also a swimming champion and doesn't have time for a girlfriend, but he likes to hook up. She gets him to give her a few pointers, but the lines become blurred. Her best friend becomes more, and they become unstable. Can they go back? Is there even a forward solution?

This book has a lot of swimming in it obviously and shows the dedication needed.

I really enjoyed this book. Highly recommended. Thanks, NetGalley. 5 stars out of 5. One to add to the must read pile.

Paperback £10.99, 320 pages

Expected publication: July 1st 2017

 

Natural Born Charmer

Natural Born Charmer (Chicago Stars #7) 

Susan Elizabeth Phillips 

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Amazing! Funny! Perfect!

I loved this book so much I didn't want it to end. 5 stars plus. Susan Elizabeth Phillips could write my dreams any night.

Two people worlds apart but with so many similarities they may just fit. Blue Bailey is down on her luck when super rich hotshot Dean Robillard drives into her life. She has no home, no money and no idea what to do next. Dean is on a break and trying to avoid his life while he gets his head together.
They become each other's distraction.

I'm in love with this book it was everything you would expect and so much more.

Kindle £2.49 or £2.81 Book Amazon market, 400 pages

Published February 6th, 2007

A Great Catch

A Great Catch: Arranged Marriage Romance

Rocklyn Ryder  

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This is my favourite book so far by Rocklyn Ryder. I love the arranged marriage series. They are all standalone stories. I couldn't put this one down.

Olivia is a sweet girl looking for the perfect gentleman. She likes a clean shaven man with manners and elegance. What Olivia likes might not be what's right for her. She signs up to the Raven dating service in the hope of finding a great catch.

Redd is ready to settle down. He just needs to find that special someone. He enlists his ex-girlfriend who has the kind of relationship he wants and joins the arranged marriage club. What he gets is more than he could ever have hoped for and Olivia is going to be all his, completely.

5 stars plus, loved it. Ryder has done it again and created another perfect couple. I just can't get enough.

*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review*  

Kindle Edition 99p or Free for KU.

Published February 15th, 2017

 

Sunset Reads: Damian & Layla

Sunset Reads: Damian & Layla (Sunset Reads #2) 

D.C. Triana 

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This is the second book in the sunset read collection. It can be read as a standalone. However, both are available for kindle unlimited readers, and I'd recommend you start with book one as the characters are in this one too.

Layla and Damian had a magical moment together, but it was over before it began. One year later their paths cross again, and this time its business rather than pleasure. The attraction is hard to deny, but they have a job to get done. Staying professional isn't always easy especially when you have met your match.

Action romance novel that is full of sass. I enjoyed this book 4.5 stars out of 5.

I was recommended this book via the author however I downloaded it via kindle unlimited.

ebook £2.08 or free for KU, 225 pages

Published December 26th, 2016

 

Over the Line

Over the Line 

Nicole Elliot, Celia Ryan  

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Lila is dating Levi when her world is turned upside down in a moment of weakness she sleeps with his brother. Lila isn't good at dealing with her problems so she does the only thing she can. She runs. Now years later her dad is getting married, and she can't avoid the two guys any longer. It's time to face the music.

4 stars out of 5

*I received this book in exchange for an honest review*

Kindle Edition 99p or free for KU, 172 pages

Published February 9th, 2017

Scorched

Scorched (Byrne Brothers #2)

Holly Hart

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 The Byrne brothers are back, and this is Ridley story. These guys are suckers for damsels in distress.

Ridley is an alpha male "business man" (gangsters) by trade. He doesn't normally get involved with others problems, but it's Frankie's lucky day. Her fate isn't looking good. She's in need of a bad boy to help her out of her mess and Ridley is that guy.

5 stars out of 5. This can be read as a standalone however it would be better to start at the beginning. Plus they are all free for Kindle unlimited readers.

*I received this book in exchange for an honest review*

Kindle Edition 99p or free for KU, 454 pages

Published February 7th, 2017

 

About Last Night . . .

About Last Night . . . 

Catherine Alliott

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Molly swapped her City life in London for the countryside in Herefordshire. Now she is living the dream but not her own. Her Husband David was the one who wanted the farm life, but unfortunately, he is now deceased, and Molly is left living in his memory.

She is given the opportunity to trade the country back to the city. This book is about getting a second chance and being brave enough to take it.


I liked this book however it was slow paced.
3 Stars out of 5.

*I received this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.* 

Kindle Edition £9.49 or £9.09 Hardback, 400 pages

Expected publication: March 9th, 2017

 

 

Reaper's Claim

Reaper's Claim 

Simone Elise 

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I have read quite a lot of motorcycle club books, and this one reads more like a soap opera. I have mixed feelings about this story. I was struggling to put it down, but I'm not sure why.

Abby is a twin and the daughter of the MC president. Her upbringing was inside the club, and she is used to the life. Even from a young age, she had to understand the danger of being around the outlaws.
Reaper can't help but be Abby's knight. There is something different about her, and he can't help but be drawn to her.

When we first meet Abby, she is still in high school (16), and Reaper is already a member of the MC making him older. This book has themes of young women and older men. It's a romance novel. However, there is also a lot of high school drama and family issues. It fits with Abby's age. However, I'm not sure it suits the MC style.

This book was ok but not one of my favourite. 3 stars out of 5.

*I received this book in exchange for an honest review*

Expected publication: February 15th, 2017 

Stealing Parker

Stealing Parker (Hundred Oaks)

Miranda Kenneally

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I have a love-hate relationship with this book. At the start, I found it depressing and I wouldn't recommend you start reading it if you feel sad.

I enjoy this read however it took me on a roller coaster of ups and downs. It has heavily based religious themes which I didn't love.

Parker is the model student, daughter and Christian but her mother's actions change everything. She becomes an outcast and adjusts to deal with the cards laid out. Parker dates guys like hot meals and doesn't like them to get too close. She has her best friend Drew for that.

This book is about love, romance and acceptance.

Parker is a loveable character. She was funny, crazy, cool and a hot mess. Parker was also immature, too worried about what God thought and wanted to be accepted. She's a diverse character who I learnt to love.

Stealing Parker is an interesting read that kept me hooked right to the end. I liked the writing style and the main characters. It made me laugh in places. It offers something different, and there is minimal sports talk.

I didn't like the god/sinner theme it became too much. I didn't like the brother's storyline, and in places, it was a little too negative for my liking. The sex scenes also very cringe worthy. My last problem with this is the ending. It just didn't give enough to quench the thirst.

This is the second book in the Hundreds Oak high series but can be read as a standalone.

The books that leave a taste in your mouth sometimes get you thinking for days, and this book does that therefore it gets a solid 4 stars out of 5. Like I said I loved it, but I hated it.

Paperback £3.80 from the Amazon Marketplace or Kindle £1.98, 242 pages

Published October 1st, 2012

 

BUSH: A Wild Romance

BUSH: A Wild Romance

Rocklyn Ryder  

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 This is the fourth book I have read by this author, and it's a little different to the others. It's not part of the arranged marriage series. It's a standalone story which may become a series.

Melissa is a headstrong lady who knows what she wants. She needs an alpha man who isn't afraid to take what he wants. She is away on business when she meets Rogue her pilot. He's all man and makes her hot right from the start. She's deep in the Alaska wilderness and Rogue brings her the weekly supplies she needs, and he may just be able to supply the thing she wants too.

4 stars out of 5.

*I received an ARC copy of this book, however, I downloaded it from the kindle unlimited store*

 

Kindle Edition 99p or Free for Kindle unlimited. 160 Pages

Published February 5th, 2017

 

The Dog Who Stole Christmas: A Brothers Best Friend Holiday Story

The Dog Who Stole Christmas: A Brothers Best Friend Holiday Story

Amie Stuart

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I loved this book. I couldn't put it down. Luckily it is only a short story, so I didn't have to. It's part of a series of books, however, can be read as a standalone (I haven't read any of the others, and it didn't affect the storyline).

I like Matilda's character. She is happy in her own skin and doesn't try to please other people. That's a cool chick in my eyes. Her funny and rude wit had me laughing all the way through.

Boomer Kendall is a big deal in Matilda's small town. He's a football hero and local celebrity. He is Matilda's brothers best friend and the start of all her problems. She's happy to tell him what she thinks of him even if the rest of the town worships him.

Boomer is trying to avoid his life. He has a contract to sign and people to please. His best friends sister is the only thing he wants to think about, but she's off limits and hates his guts. Two little problems but that doesn't mean they can't have some childish banter and maybe a little name calling.

This is a love-hate relationship with lots of sass. A really enjoyable read. I just wish there was more.

5 out of 5.

*I received this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*

 

Kindle Edition 99p, 83 pages

Published January 16th, 2017

 

A Smart Choice: Arranged Marriage Romance

A Smart Choice: Arranged Marriage Romance

Rocklyn Ryder  

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A smart choice is the 3rd book in the arranged marriage series. It is a standalone short story.

Introduces us to another hot, inked delicious guy called Devon. He doesn't want a wife he needs one. His eyes are firmly on the family business, however, to get his hands on it, he must be a family man. He signed up to the dating agency years ago, but they have only just found his perfect match.

Raven Swann, the head of the dating agency, has personally hand picked Stephany's future husband. He is the smart choice but can he be the man of her dreams.

4.5 stars out of 5.

Kindle Edition 99p or Free for KU, 128 pages

Published January 18th, 2017

A Nice Boy: Arranged Marriage Romance

A Nice Boy: Arranged Marriage Romance

Rocklyn Ryder

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A Nice Boy is the second book in exchange the arranged marriage series. This is another story with a strong alpha.

Caitlyn was promised a nice boy, but the man chosen to marry her doesn't appear to fit the bill. He's inked, ripped and all man. He was hand picked for her and supposed to be her perfect match. Can looks be deceiving? Maybe the right guy isn't the one you expect.

4 stars out of 5.

Kindle Edition 99p or Free for Kindle Unlimited, 92 pages

Published December 29th, 2016

Teacher's Pet

Teacher's Pet

Poppy Parker

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Smut for my Valentine

This book was sent to me as an ARC. However, I downloaded via Kindle Unlimited.

This book is a dirty read about a girl who is in love with her professor. Mia knows it is wrong, but she cannot help dressing up to attend his class. She wants to be his slutty valentine, and her professor just can't resist. They have known each other for years, but she has only just turned 21.

Hot kinky read with a minimal storyline. Doesn't seem very realistic however if smut is what you are looking for this book will go down a treat.

4.5 stars out of 5.

Free for KU or 99p. 72 Pages.
Published 3rd February 2016.

A Perfect Gentleman

A Perfect Gentleman 

Rocklyn Ryder

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 I loved this book.

Aiden going all alpha on Brooke was hot as hell.

Would you trust your family and friends to pick your future husband? That's what Brooke does, and they choose the perfect gentleman.

This is only a short story but works well. It contains foul language, clever wit and the perfect guy.

5 out of 5.

Kindle Edition 99p or free for KU, 105 pages

Published December 15th, 2016

 

The Last Out

The Last Out 

Declan Rhodes  

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The last one out is about an in the closet gay baseball player wanting to make the end of his career count. He injures his arm trying to teach a rookie a lesson, but he's determined not to give up.
Duncan is good with numbers he works with statistics. He sees the answer Kyles career needs and wants to help. Sparks fly, and both get more than they bargained for.

This book is mainly about the sport with a little romance. 4 stars out of 5. Worth the read just keep in mind it is based on his career.

 

Kindle Edition £2.45 or free for KU, 143 pages

Published January 9th 2017